I cast my vote on 30th April in the 7th phase of ongoing general election in India. I cast my vote in West Bengal state. Polling was mostly peaceful in my area but in the large part of other constituencies in West Bengal, media and opposition parties alleged mass rigging and booth capturing against the ruling Trinamool Congress Party. People didn't able to cast their vote properly it seems. Election Commission didn't take any appropriate action on this yet. But these are rural constituencies mostly where these sort of wrong means were taken or alleged. I can say I cast my vote without any pressure or prejudice in my locality.

It was a smooth polling experience even as more than 2 million people voted on the same day from 6 regions, within the district, with five popular candidates from national political parties fighting it out. The security was in place and so was the agenda of the parties which sought to lure voters into voting for them.The world's largest polling exercise is a vibrant example of the might and diversity that is embedded in our democracy. I urge one and all to vote. The power to change is in your finger. Use it.

Me having been admitted to ayurvedic hospital missed my chaance to vote this year. any ways i caught up with the employees of the hospital to show off their mark. It is widely expected that Tharoor, the ex- UN diplomat will win the second time here.